Coronavirus In Israel: New Peak As 1,372 New Cases Reported

By JPost
Posted on 07/20/21 | News Source: JPost

Some 1,372 new Coronavirus cases were registered in Israel on Monday – the highest since March - the Health Ministry announced Tuesday, as the authorities prepared to bring back the green pass system.
The coronavirus cabinet is expected to meet on Wednesday to discuss the strategy to contain the current outbreak.
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz are expected to push to bring back the green pass for all indoor gatherings over 100 participants, in addition to the “Happy Badge” that will come into effect for weddings and parties on the same day, under the responsibilities of the hall owners.
Both systems grant access to such gatherings only to individuals vaccinated, recovered or with a negative coronavirus test performed in the previous 72 hours.
In preparation for the discussion within the government, Horowitz and Bennett met with representatives of the industries to which the green pass is expected to apply.
“We will not slam regulations down on different sectors economy without real dialogue with the people in the field,” Horowitz said while meeting with gym owners. “Unlike in previous rounds, this time the Health Ministry is initiating an open discussion with the heads of the fitness industry to hear the needs, and to understand together how to reduce infection, with minimum harm to the economy and daily life. And yes, sport is health too.”
Horowitz, Bennett and Culture and Sport Minister Chili Tropper also met with a delegation of the culture industry.
“Our goal is to understand your world, and to think together about how on the one hand, we do not allow the world of culture to become a corona incubator, and on the other hand to permit culture, work and life,” he said.
In addition, the cabinet is expected to discuss the question of the airport, which is considered a crucial point to limit the entrance of infected individuals and variants into the country.
Speaking to the Hebrew website Ynet on Monday, Horowitz confirmed that they do not intend to close the airport.